Myanmar 2001

Travelogue Dates

February 10th: Yangon
The single most striking sight in Yangon – and perhaps all of Myanmar – is the Shwedagon Paya.

February 11th: Bago
From this vantage point of Shwemawdaw Paya it seemed that every hill top within sight was covered with additional payas.

February 12th: Bagan
Two things about horse transportation: first, it’s a pretty rough ride. Second, horses pass a lot of gas!

February 13th: Mt Popa
You see Mt Popa long before you get to it. It’s the core of an extinct volcano and it rises abruptly from the surrounding hills.

February 14th: Salay
The streets are covered with the canopy of high trees and there was a lively little market where everyone stopped to stare at the foreigner.

February 15th: Mandalay
There are many easy, and fun, ways to gain merit for the next life.

 
February 16th: The Ancient Cities
The cities of Amarapura, Sagaing and Inwa hold much of interest with several historical sites to visit.

February 17th: Mingun
On the way up the Ayeyarwady river there is what the guidebooks called, “the world’s largest pile of bricks.”

February 18th: Yangon
In the northwestern part of the city is what is called the “World’s Largest Book.”

February 19th: Last Day in Yangon
One more day wandering about before heading home, via Bangkok.

The Mechanics of a Trip to Myanmar
How Doug planned his trip, including visas, hotels and travel agents.